- "Louisiana Bicentennial" -
Louisiana joins the ranks of the seventeen other states with a
200-year history. The state is rich and diverse in its culture, its resources,
and its people. This award-winning design by Martin J Benoit is a celebration
of Louisiana's past, incorporating many of Martin's previous works in the
design.
The poster features the outline of a large fleur-de-lis,
containing colored versions of selected works, composed mainly of Louisiana
state symbols. The fleur-de-lis "floats" over a rectangular assortment of
Martin's ink images in a light sepia screen; images specially chosen to
represent a wide cross-section of state landmarks.
Surrounding this
collage is a border of dates with important events in Louisiana history, each
separated by a small fleur-de-lis. Above all of this, is "LOUISIANA" in large
lettering, with the "U", "S", and "A" in red, white and blue, respectively.
This emphasizes the large part that the Louisiana Purchase played in the
country's history and growth. Every element of this poster has significance in
Louisiana history, down to the edition quantities.
This collector's
piece will be admired and cherished throughout the years. Available in three
edition sizes, each poster is signed and numbered by the artist and available
with or without matting. Also available is a 1.75" medallion in nickel
exclusively minted to go with this piece. Get yours today and celebrate this
milestone in Louisiana history.
